What EuroEyes does

EuroEyes is an international ophthalmology group founded in 1993 by Dr. Jørn S. Jørgensen in Hamburg, Germany, specializing in refractive eye surgery and lens implantation procedures. The group operates 41 wholly-owned clinic locations across five countries — Germany (18), Denmark (3), Switzerland (8), the United Kingdom (3), and China (9) — and has performed more than 1 million treatments over its 30-year history, currently treating over 35,000 eyes per year. The company is listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK) following its October 15, 2019 IPO at an offer price of HKD 7.50 per share, which opened nearly 90% higher on its first trading day.

The group's clinical portfolio covers the full spectrum of refractive surgery. Laser procedures include SMILE Pro (using the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 femtosecond laser with 2 MHz pulse frequency and robotic-assisted positioning, creating lenticules in under 10 seconds), Femto-LASIK with iDesign wavefront analysis measuring 1,250 diagnostic points, Presbyond Laser Blended Vision for presbyopia, and No-Touch-Trans-PRK surface ablation. Lens implantation procedures include ZEISS Trifocal/Multifocal intraocular lenses, EVO ICL implantable contact lenses from STAAR Surgical, Light Adjustable Lens (LAL), EDoF (Extended Depth of Focus) lenses, and cataract surgery using the Alcon LenSx femtosecond laser. EuroEyes holds category-leadership positions including the largest ZEISS Trifocal lens implanter worldwide since 2016, the most ICL procedures in Europe, and the most SMILE treatments in Germany, supported by its designation as a Carl Zeiss Meditec Global Center of Excellence.

EuroEyes generates revenue on a per-procedure basis through direct-to-consumer channels, with prices starting from approximately EUR 6,950 for multifocal lens procedures and lower entry prices for laser vision correction, supplemented by 0% interest financing through third-party partners. Go-to-market is conducted through owned clinics, online appointment booking, a self-service online eligibility test, free in-person "Infoabende" (information evenings), celebrity endorsement marketing, and a multi-language digital presence (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn). Growth has been delivered through a combination of organic new-clinic openings (Wiesbaden and Kiel in 2024, Hong Kong in 2023, Chengdu Taikoo Li in 2022, Chongqing in 2020-2021) and acquisitions, including the London Vision Clinic in January 2022, FreeVis Mannheim in 2023, and LASIK Germany in 2024. The clinical team is led by founder-CEO Dr. Jørgensen (100,000+ procedures personally performed), with senior surgeons including Dr. Barbara Lege (Munich, 19,000+ procedures) and Dr. Inken Lamcke (Berlin, medical director since 2000), and is supported by an International Medical Advisory Board that includes Prof. Dan Reinstein.

Name

EuroEyes

Legal name

EuroEyes Deutschland Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://euroeyes.de

Company type

Public

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EuroEyes is an international ophthalmology group operating 41 owned clinics across Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, the UK, and China. Founded in 1993, it specializes in refractive laser surgery (SMILE Pro, Femto-LASIK) and lens implantation procedures, having performed over one million treatments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refractive Surgery & Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF)

Keywords

• Refractive surgery services
• Laser eye surgery
• Intraocular lens implantation
• Ophthalmology clinic
• Cataract surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices37 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laser Eye Surgery Procedures: One-time surgical procedures for vision correction including SMILE Pro, Femto-LASIK, No-Touch-Trans-PRK, and Presbyond. Patients pay per procedure with financing options available (0% interest financing).
2. Lens Implantation Procedures: One-time surgical procedures including ICL (implantable contact lenses), Trifocal/Multifocal lenses, EDoF lenses, Light Adjustable Lens (LAL), and cataract surgery. Premium lens options available at higher price points.
3. Financing Services: Partnership with financing providers to offer 0% interest payment plans for procedures, enabling patients to spread costs over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EuroEyes operates an international network of eye clinics performing refractive surgery procedures, primarily laser-based vision correction (SMILE Pro, Femto-LASIK, No-Touch-Trans-PRK, Presbyond) for patients under 45 with refractive errors, and lens implantation procedures (trifocal/multifocal, EVO ICL, EDoF, Light Adjustable Lens) for patients 45+ with presbyopia or cataracts. The company has performed over 1 million treatments across 41 clinics in Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, UK, and China.

Product overview

EuroEyes is a leading international eye clinic group offering the complete spectrum of refractive surgery. The company provides two main categories of treatments: laser eye surgery (SMILE Pro, Femto-LASIK, Presbyond, No-Touch-Trans-PRK) for patients under 45, and lens implantation procedures (Trifokal-/Multifokallinsen, EVO ICL, Light Adjustable Lens, EDoF-Linsen, LenSx-Laser, Keraringe) for patients 45 and older or those with specific conditions. The portfolio also includes cataract surgery. With 41 locations across Germany, Denmark, UK, Switzerland, and China, EuroEyes has performed over 1,000,000 procedures in 33 years, treating more than 35,000 eyes annually. The company utilizes advanced technology including the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 femtosecond laser and iDesign wavefront analysis for personalized treatments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SMILE Pro Minimally invasive laser vision correction procedure using femtosecond laser technology. The ZEISS VISUMAX 800 creates a lenticule inside the cornea which is removed through a small 2mm incision, eliminating the need for a flap. Corrects myopia up to -10 diopters and astigmatism up to 5 diopters. For patients under 45 with refractive errors seeking permanent vision correction without glasses or contact lenses.
• Femto-LASIK Established laser eye surgery procedure combining femtosecond laser flap creation with excimer laser corneal reshaping, enhanced with iDesign wavefront analysis for personalized treatment mapping at 1,250 measurement points. Corrects myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. For patients under 45 with refractive errors.
• Presbyond Laser Blended Vision Laser blended vision procedure for presbyopia correction, enabling patients typically from age 38 to see clearly at all distances without reading glasses. For patients aged 38+ experiencing age-related near vision loss.
• No-Touch-Trans-PRK Surface ablation laser procedure serving as an alternative for patients with thin corneas where LASIK is not suitable. No incision required. For patients under 45 with thin corneas unsuitable for flap-based procedures.
• Trifocal / Multifocal Lens Implantation Trifocal and multifocal intraocular lens implants that restore vision at near, intermediate, and distance ranges, eliminating the need for glasses. EuroEyes is the worldwide leader in ZEISS trifocal lens implantation since 2016. Treats presbyopia and cataracts in patients aged 45+.
• EVO ICL Lenses (Visian ICL) Implantable phakic contact lenses that are permanently placed inside the eye. Suitable for patients with high myopia or thin corneas where laser procedures are not appropriate. EuroEyes performs the most ICL implantations in Europe.
• Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) Adjustable intraocular lens that can be fine-tuned with UV light after surgery for optimal visual outcomes. Allows patients to customize their vision post-operatively. For patients undergoing lens replacement surgery.
• EDoF Lenses (Extended Depth of Focus) Extended depth of focus lenses providing enhanced range of vision, an alternative to trifocal lenses for patients seeking continuous vision from distance to intermediate.
• LenSx Laser-Assisted Lens Surgery Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract and lens surgery using the Alcon LenSx laser for precise incision creation and lens fragmentation. Improves surgical precision and patient outcomes.
• Cataract Surgery (Grauer Star OP) Cataract surgery to remove the clouded natural lens and replace it with an artificial intraocular lens. EuroEyes pioneered ambulatory cataract surgery in Germany. For patients with cataract-related vision loss.
• Keraringe (Intracorneal Ring Segments) Intracorneal ring segments implanted to treat keratoconus and halt disease progression while potentially improving vision. For patients with keratoconus seeking to stabilize corneal shape.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 97% of patients who received bilateral Trifocal/Multifocal lenses no longer need glasses after surgery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Alcon (Novartis subsidiary)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022EuroEyes uses Alcon LenSx femtosecond laser for refractive lens surgery procedures. Alcon LenSx was the first femtosecond infrared laser used in refractive lens surgery.
• London Vision Clinic (Prof. Dan Reinstein)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Acquisition of London Vision Clinic (founded by Prof. Dan Reinstein) in January 2022. London Vision Clinic is the market leader for eye corrections in London. Prof. Reinstein, internationally recognized for his developments in refractive surgery, joined the EuroEyes International Medical Advisory Board.
• Carl Zeiss Meditec AGcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Strategic partnership with ZEISS as global technology partner. EuroEyes received Global Center of Excellence designation from ZEISS for deploying the most ReLEx SMILE platforms worldwide. EuroEyes uses ZEISS VISUMAX 800 femtosecond lasers and implants the most ZEISS Trifocal lenses globally. First to introduce SMILE Pro and other ZEISS innovations in Germany.
• Staar SurgicalcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012EuroEyes has performed the most ICL (Implantable Contact Lens by Staar Surgical) procedures in Europe. Multiple ICL Awards received for highest implantation volumes.
• EuroEyes International Medical Advisory BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory board includes Prof. Auffahrt (Heidelberg), Prof. Dick (Dortmund), Prof. Knorz (Mannheim), PD Dr. Lerche (Hamburg), Prof. Neuhann (Munich), Prof. Reinstein (London), Prof. Yaoke (Hangzhou China). Board provides strategic guidance and medical expertise for the group.
• Lasik GermanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuroEyes is the 100% parent company of LASIK Germany, another German eye laser provider.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Optical Express: UK-headquartered chain of refractive surgery clinics offering laser vision correction and lens implant procedures across the UK, Ireland, and parts of Europe. Direct competitor to EuroEyes in the UK and in cross-border medical tourism from Germany and Denmark.
• Memira: Nordic/European eye clinic chain (part of the Capio/Optegra lineage) operating refractive surgery clinics across Scandinavia and the Netherlands. Direct competitor to EuroEyes' Danish clinics and broader Northern European market with similar SMILE/LASIK/lens offerings.
• Smile Eyes: German refractive surgery clinic group focused on laser vision correction and lens implantation. Direct competitor to EuroEyes in the German market with overlapping SMILE/LASIK/ICL service lines and comparable premium positioning.
• Care Vision Germany: German clinic chain providing laser eye surgery and lens treatments. Direct competitor to EuroEyes in Germany, operating a multi-location model with similar consumer-facing refractive procedures.

Regional players

• LasikPlus: US-based refractive surgery chain operating dozens of clinics across North America. Comparable multi-location laser vision correction business model, but operating exclusively in the US/Canadian market rather than competing head-to-head with EuroEyes in Europe or China.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: North American refractive surgery chain offering LASIK, PRK, and lens-based procedures. Comparable clinical offering and multi-clinic operating model, but primarily a North American player without overlap in EuroEyes' European/Asian geographies.
• Augenklinik Dr. Hoffmann: German ophthalmology clinic with refractive and cataract surgery offerings. Comparable in clinical scope to EuroEyes' German clinics but operates as a single regional player rather than a multi-country chain.

Emerging players

• Vance Thompson Vision: US specialty refractive and cataract surgery group with a reputation for premium technology adoption and surgeon-led marketing. Comparable premium refractive positioning, but smaller scale and US-only footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Carl Zeiss Meditec: Global leader in ophthalmic devices and the strategic technology partner behind EuroEyes' VISUMAX 800 and Trifocal lens platforms. Not a direct clinic competitor, but a broader incumbent whose roadmap, pricing, and partner economics directly shape EuroEyes' competitive position.

Others

• STAAR Surgical: US-listed manufacturer of the ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) — EuroEyes' ICL volume partner in Europe. Not a clinic competitor; included as the key supplier whose product mix, regulatory approvals, and commercial terms directly affect EuroEyes' ICL revenue line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/EuroEyes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/euroeyes
• Instagraminstagram.com/euroeyes_deutschland
• TikToktiktok.com/@euroeyes_augenlasern

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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